The Southern Section Of Drakensberg Park

Just under three hours by car coming from Durban, travellers can receive ambient country hospitality in villages like Underberg, Himeville and Bulwer, which present quiet charm alternating with festive merriment amongst a number of quaint pubs, Cheese farms, home-produce stalls, art and craft outlets abound in dramatic places, attended to by friendly residents, wanting to meet and treat visitors.

 

Although it is not the best known area of the uKlahlamba, nestling there in the lower hills of this region are quite a few beautiful nature reserves, which include Coleford, Loteni and Kamberg, each offering its own natural character, unique grasslands and hiking trails. Nearer to the embracing mountains are resort hotels offering all outdoor leisure amenities including golf, home and hiking trails, trout and bass fishing, boating, tennis, mini-golf and mountain biking.

 

A great many perfect sanctuaries attract the hiker, nature-lover and the fly-fisherman, with plenty of thrills and wholesome outdoor activities on give to young people of all ages and interests. The only eastern road access to the Kingdom of Lesotho along the entire length of the mountain range is via the dramatic Sani Pass, which boasts the highest pub in Africa at its crest at about 2,800m. An off-road vehicle is recommended in order to cross the Sani Pass, especially in bad temperatures. Be sure to check the opening times of the border post involving South Africa and Lesotho as it is not open 24 hours a day.

 

Flower and music festivals bring in occasional friendly crowds, providing laughter and song to the normal stillness permitting everyone to enjoy the surrounds. Adventure seekers of various degrees are well accommodated with abseiling, paragliding, helicopter trips and river tubing are all to be had.

 

While the Southern Drakensberg is popular is fishermen who come here for the crystal clear lakes and rivers, the area has a good deal more to offer the visitor.